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Sue Wallace

Travel writer

Sue Wallace is an Albury-based freelance travel writer who loves writing about country ventures, luxury stays, cruising and dining and the journeys to get there.

A golden nine-metre serene Buddha statue in the Abhayamudra pose symbolising peace and protection, greets all.

Asia’s stunning new $3 billion airport opens up a new frontier

There’s a resort feel to this vast airport, built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, and increasing to 50 million in the next 25 years.

  • Sue Wallace
Sgraffito craftsmanship.

This country’s version of graffiti is much more beautiful than Italy’s

Sgraffito is part of an art form dating back 500 years.

  • Sue Wallace
The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California.

No wonder celebs love this iconic LA hotel

This historic pink-hued hotel which opened as The Huntington in 1914 has always attracted A-listers.

  • Sue Wallace
Planted in 2016, today the maze is thriving.

Nine reasons families are flocking to Ned Kelly’s old stomping ground

From hidden gnomes to a paw print walk, there are plenty of fun family things to do in and around Mansfield, Victoria.

  • Sue Wallace
Have dog, will travel.

Sidecar adventures in Cape Town with Brody the dog

A vintage sidecar with dog in tow is the only way to cruise Cape Town.

  • Sue Wallace
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Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th century Romanesque Revival palace.

The fairytale destination that inspired Disneyland’s iconic castle

We explore the countryside on horse-drawn routes favoured by “mad” King Ludwig II, who could surely build showstopper castles.

  • Sue Wallace
The King Valley wine region in Victoria.

No passport required for a visit to this little piece of Italy

No wonder the King Valley attracted many Italian families to the area decades ago – it mirrors parts of Italy.

  • Sue Wallace
Avon Country House Bed and Breakfast.

This is a true hidden gem in this underrated Victorian town

The beautiful garden at this B&B is home to Californian redwoods, echidnas, wombats and squirrel gliders as well as a saltwater pool.

  • Sue Wallace
The dollhouse by Petronella Oortman.

Crowds are flocking to see this incredible, 300-year-old dollhouse

A fancy cabinet of tiny and incredibly detailed surprises has star billing at Amsterdam’s famous museum.

  • Sue Wallace